September 2020
COVID-19 CPT codes added
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has added three COVID-19 codes as part of its quarterly Health Care Procedure Coding System updates. The codes, effective dates and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s coverage decisions are below.
Pathology and laboratory
Proprietary laboratory analysis codes
Code |
Change |
Coverage comments |
Effective date |
0223U |
Added |
Covered |
June 25, 2020 |
0224U |
Added |
Covered |
June 25, 2020 |
87426 |
Added |
Covered |
June 25, 2020 |
None of the information included in this article is intended to be legal advice and, as such, it remains the provider’s responsibility to ensure that all coding and documentation are done in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. |